Outdoor Trail Volunteer

Cause Areas

When

It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.

Where

524 J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA23601

About

PURPOSE: To enhance the museum guest’s understanding and appreciation of our natural environment. Will interact directly with the public by sharing their knowledge of the trail and providing excellent customer service to all guests.

INTERPRETIVE DUTIES:

Greet and warmly welcome all guests

Ability to relate to all guests in a friendly, respectful, an enthusiastic manner.

Anticipate and answer guest questions as the arise

Ability to represent the museum in a professional and knowledgeable manner at all times

Provide accurate and current information on the trail animals and museum events

Ability to present a professional appearance in dress, speech and demeanor at all times.

Adhere to museum policies and procedures

Ability to direct and command the group attention and maintain discipline, particularly with groups of school children

Work well with others as well as maintain guest interaction

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Maintain order on the trail to avoid various problems

Know how to handle issues such as bee stings

Help to close the trail at the end of the day following set protocols

Keep an eye on the animals and alert staff to any problems

QUALIFICATIONS:

All Virginia Living Museum volunteers must work at least 1 shift per month.

It is necessary that you report on time when scheduled. If you are not able to attend, it is required that you inform Volunteer Services in advance so that a substitute can be found

Strong interest in wildlife or natural history

Desire to educate others

Be willing and physically able to walk around a ¾ of a mile long trail

Ability to represent the museum in a positive way through attitude, appearance, and actions.

Skills

Good Match For

N/A

Requirements & Commitment

Orientation or Training

minimum of 1 shift a month for at least 4 months

must submit an official volunteer application found online at www.thevlm.org